Book description
The Scions of Shannara: A Magical Mess That's Actually Mesmerizing
Let me get this straight - Terry Brooks basically stumbled into fantasy writing because someone handed him Tolkien and he thought, "You know what this genre needs? More lawyers!" Because apparently, the best fantasy authors are the ones who spent their formative years buried in legal briefs rather than, say, actually living adventurous lives they could write about.
But hey, it worked! Our boy Terry managed to turn his daydreams in Sinnissippi Park into a career that's spanned decades longer than most people's marriages. The man's either a genius or just really good at avoiding adult responsibilities - probably both.
Now, onto the audiobook itself. Picture this: it's been ages since that legendary druid Allanon kicked the bucket, and everything's gone to pot in the Four Lands. I mean, when your magical protector dies and suddenly everyone's living like it's the Dark Ages, you know things have taken a turn for the worse.
Enter Par Ohmsford, who's apparently the last guy standing with any decent magical juice - specifically, he's still rocking the Wishsong powers. Lucky him! Nothing says "heroic journey" like being the last hope for an entire civilization while probably wondering if your magical abilities come with a warranty.
Then boom! Ghost message from dead Allanon himself, because apparently even death can't keep a good druid down. What does the spectral mentor demand? Why, just a casual quest to find the legendary Sword of Shannara - no big deal, right?
The beautiful thing about Brooks' writing is how he makes the impossible sound like a Tuesday afternoon errand. "Oh, you need to save the world? Better pack a lunch and maybe bring a spare pair of socks."
If you're into audiobooks that make you feel like you're sitting by a fireplace while someone reads you a really long bedtime story about people with commitment issues and magical weapons, this is your jam. Brooks has this knack for making epic quests feel surprisingly cozy, like he's more interested in your comfort than your pulse rate.
Sure, the pacing might make a snail look speedy, and yes, the characters sometimes take so long to make decisions you'll forget what they were deciding about. But there's something charmingly unhurried about the whole experience. It's fantasy literature served with a side of relaxation rather than adventure-induced anxiety.
Sometimes slow and steady really does win the race - especially when the race involves saving magical realms and you're not in any particular hurry to get back to real life anyway.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience